Category Archives: Kalamazoo News
Sturgis man cited for driving without due care in St. Joseph County
MENDON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County police say that speed appears to be a likely factor in a single-vehicle crash that injured two people over the weekend. It happened around 6 a.m. on Saturd...
Mar 21, 2022
MDOT to switch M-66 signal at Patterson Way and State Street in Battle Creek to flash mode
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is set to conduct a study to reevaluate the safety and operational effectiveness of the intersection and traffic signal at M-...
Mar 21, 2022 Traffic signal
UPDATE with AUDIO: KDPS officer involved shooting timeline; suspect identified
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police have released the identity of a man shot and killed in an officer involved shooting in Kalamazoo on Sunday, March 20. 33-year...
Mar 21, 2022 Former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief Vernon Coakley. (Photo courtesy of KDPS).
Michigan's summer beer helps kick off spring in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Not many beers get their own celebration day. Bell's Oberon Ale is the exception. Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store in downtown Kalamazoo opened Monday to celebrat...
Mar 21, 2022 Nicholas Upton / CC
AUDIO: Gun violence task force could announce recommendations for City of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo County soon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A joint effort between the City of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo County effort to end the growing gun violence in the area will be presenting its first recommendations soon. Ele...
Mar 21, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
Battle Creek firefighter suffers minor injury in fire on Rolling Drive, cause under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek firefighter suffered minor injuries on Saturday night when a floor collapsed as crews were performing overhauling work following a fire at 170 Rolling Dri...
Mar 21, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
One person shot and killed in officer involved shooting; MSP investigating
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 20. According to a press release from the Kalamazoo Department of Publ...
Mar 20, 2022 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Community input sought for Kalamazoo Black History Museum
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Black History Museum is looking for the community's input. Four 90-minute Zoom sessions are scheduled for residents to offer their input on the proposed mus...
Mar 20, 2022 Kalamazoo Black History Museum logo
Kalamazoo County and Portage Department of Public Safety team up for statewide tornado drill
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management and the Portage Department of Public Safety - Fire Division will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday...
Mar 20, 2022
Three suspects arrested on multiple felony charges after police and K9 chase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three Kalamazoo area suspects are now facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a double vehicle and K-9 chase on Saturday, March 19. Authorities say it all ...
Mar 20, 2022 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
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